01/16/1978216
January 16, 1978
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Chambers of the Village
Hall on Monday, January 16, 1978 at 8:02 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent: None
and that a quorm was present and in attendance.,at the meeting. Also present were'
Messrs. James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Gavin moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held January 3, 1978 be approved as corrected (Page 215 - line 37 -
Add "in" after informed; and 8:52 p.m. for time of adjournment). Motion carried
unanimously.
Approve Warrant No. W -78 -1 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
that Warrant No. W -78 -1 - Payment of bills,
including fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report dated December 1977 was
received and included the Highlight Control
Report, Cash and Investment Statements, Detail Expenditures by Activity, Revenue and
Expense Statement, and Cash Flow Statements.
In response to Trustee Swanson's questions, it was reported that Public Works
employees are doing some patching tand expenditures for lights and signals are owing
to damages in most cases and funds are recoverable. Trustee Swanson said he would
like to see reports on each commuter parking lot - expenditures and revenues. It
was reported that the Village is chafing for snow removal on these lots.
1st Presentation - Ordinance
Taxicab Fares
first 1/6 mile or fraction thereof for
unchanged.
The first presentation was made of the ordinance
amending Section 18 -20 of the Municipal Code
by establishing a rate of 75 cents for the
one person, the succeeding rates to remain
Trustee Seidman moved that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordin-
ance at its first presentation. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Trustee Marty said residents should be given a chance to object to the higher
fare. Mr. Fred Barth, AAA Cab Company, said he did not plan to charge the higher
fare immediately but the increase would be effective after Highland Park meets next
week so that both communities would have a common rate.
Re: McDonald Driveway
Norco, DiPietro, the Golden Bear
the Golden Bear driveway by MCDo]
not in favor of using the Golden
that they want a second curb cut
relief.
Mr. John Blumberg, Safety Council Chairman,
reported on the meeting with representatives of
and McDonald's restaurant, and the possible use of
zald's for exit. McDonald's representatives were
Bear driveway, and it was Mr. Blumberg's feeling
and they will come to the Village for some kind of
Golden Bear was willing to go along with the use of the driveway by McDonald's.
President Forrest stated the Village did not want a second curb cut at McDonald's and
felt the two driveways could be combined. Trustee Seidman agreed and said McDonald's
driveway could be put against the Golden Bear drive.
There will be further discussions of the problem, and the President said the
Safety Council will make recommendations. If McDonald's applies to the Plan Com-
mission a public hearing is mandatory.
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P.C. Report- Proposed Chesterfield A previous report of the Plan Commission recom-
P.D. -Sts. Area Wilmot, Birchwood, mended approval of the resubdivision of Lots 101
Gordon;. Lake -Cook and 102, Hovland Subdivision, as a Planned Develop -
Public Hearing on Sts. ment, with a 30.foot dedication for a future
east -west street at the rear. The Plan Commission
submitted a report on a workshop meeting which was attended by owners of property in the
area bounded•by Wilmot, Birchwood, Gordon and Lake -Cook Road. Based on present facts, the
Plan Commission recommended that dedications for a future east -west street be required
of all future resubdivision in the area, but if the property owners on either block agree
on a plan of development for the entire block that does not incorporate an east -west street,
the decision for an east -west street should be reconsidered.
Discussion was had on the report of the Plan Commission, Trustee Marty stating the
east -west street was unacceptable to her. Mr. Fred Hillman, Chesterfield Development,
said he has withdrawn his petition for a Planned Development of Lots 101 and 109, having
acquired an adjacen. Mr. Hillman said there was a lack of cooperation on the part of
the property owners. n Mr. Maury Lipowich when he circulated a petition regarding the
street pattern. It was suggested that the right -of =way of Kenmore could be used to.rincrease
lot sizes if a north -south street is desired.
The President stated Mr. Hillman has withdrawn his application for a Planned Develop-
ment, and the Board will be informed if another petition is filed and a public hearing
scheduled.'_
BZA Report: Re Variation A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals recom-
663 Waukegan (Harris) mended that a variation be granted to permit the
Authorize Ordinance structural alteration of the existing building
at 663 Waukegan Road, as requested by Mr. Richard
A. Harrisq and also variations in front yard, side yard and rear yard setbacks.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the report of the Board of
Building Appeals be accepted, and the attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance granting
said variations.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Recycling Program A report from the Environmental Commission recom-
mended approval of the recycling program as out-
lined by Youth Worker Tom Creighton. The recycling center will be run by the Youth Program
and will be located behind the Village Market. A fenced area will be erected for four
large bins for recycling material to which there will be no access„by the public. Two
small drop -off bins will be located adjacent to the fenced area where the public may leave
material to be recycled which will be sorted by high school students who are to be paid by
the Village and who will work part -time. The program will be supervised by the Center
Worker. Estimated revenues are $8,850 and estimated expenses are $4,692, including
personnel costs, supplies, Workman's Compensation insurance, publicity, bins and signs (one-
time expense), and miscellaneous. Income figures are based on $20 per ton, and today's
price is $50 per ton. It is Mr. Cr_bdghton's intent that revenues from the recycled material
will go to the Youth Program and Staff, Youth Jobs for maintaining the Recycling Center,
and Overhead Costs for the Recycling Center.
The manager said the Board should grant approval subject to the program being self -
supporting. If revenues are not great enough to support the program the Village should
return to the present system. He also pointed out that there may be objections from the
church on: elimination of parking spaces which will be occupied by the recycling center.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Board approve and accept
the program.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Warren & Van Praag Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Heisler,
$17800 Phase II Commuter that Warren & Van Praag, Inc. be appointed to
Parking Lot Design Services perform design services for the Phase II Commuter
Parking Lot at a cost not to exceed $17,800.00,
as recommended by the Architectural and Engineering Selection Committee. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
A contract between Warren & Van Praag, Inc. and the Village will be prepared for
approval by the Village Board.
Defer Jewett Park Field Discussion was had on the lease of Jewett
House Lease Park Field House for a drop -in center for
for the youth of the Village and the area.
The terms of the lease provide that the Village shall make necessary repairs and
improvements, and the Park District shall pay for heat, light, water and garbage
removal. The Village has not yet received notification that West Deerfield Town-
ship has agreed to finance the Youth Center Worker for the coming year.
Trustee Marty said it was her opinion that the occasional use of the kitchen
should be permitted. President Forrest stated he would prefer a one -year lease,
which could then be reviewed. He also objected to the phrase "subject to the
general approval of the LESSOR ", and said this phrase should be removed.
The Park District will be told about the Village's objections.
Ordinance- Annexation of 20'
Strip 3005 Lake -Cook Rd.
(0 -78 -3)
property is located at 3005
tract has been received and
notified of the proposed an
The ordinance was presented annexing the
20 foot by 823 foot strip of land in
Cook County to the Village of Deerfield
with a Plat of Annexation attached. The
Lake -Cook Road. A petition for annexation of the
the Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District has been
iexation.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the rules be waived
to permit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Seidman then moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the ordinance
be passed as presented. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Proposed Ordinance- Library The attorney for the library submitted the
Reserve Fund Authorized draft of an ordinance authorizing the Deer_
Tabled field Public Library to establish a
reserve fund the replacement of expended
assets under Home Rule powers. The Library Directors will pass the ordinance at
its meeting on January 18th, and he asked that the Board consider passing the
ordinance shortly thereafter. The ordinance was approved by Mr. Stucko and the
treasurer submitted a memorandum that he had no strong objections to the ordinance
and the reserve schedule.
The President suggested that the matter be tabled until after a meeting with
the Finance Committee.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the matter be tabled.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Reimbursement Option Discussion was had on the letter from
Unemployment Compensation Martin Boyer Companies regarding unemploy-
ment insurance. An entry tax rate of one
per cent under the Unemployment Insurance Act is the companies' projection of the
Village's anticipated financial liability. Under a reimbursement option available
because of Federal and State funding, there would be a potential savings of
approximately $5,700. With the Federal and State governments picking up most of
the cost in 1978, the Village would have little financial liability in that year.
Also recommended was consideration of the establishment of a reserve escrow account
for unemployment compensation costs with a set amount deposited each year.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the reimbursement
option for payment of unemployment compensation be approved. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Mr. Stucko will talk to Mr. Paul Box, traffic consultant, regarding the size
of traffic signs which members felt were too large.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Marty and seconded by
Trustee Gavin, the meeting was adjourned at 9, p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Pres.-dent
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Village Clerk